The Authentic You Podcast

Gemma Sandwell
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Gemma is a Cosmic Coach, TEDx speaker and Energy alchemist who enables those she works with to tap into their potential, understand their superpower strengths to create the business and life of their dreams full of joy and flow. After going through anxiety, burnout and 19 years of study in Psychology, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, Coaching, Energy work and becoming a TEDx speaker, she has used these same tools with herself and clients to build heart centred lives and businesses.

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 198 - The Magic of Quantum Manifesting as a Sensitive and Intuitive

    What if you haven't lost your magic… you've simply become disconnected from it? In this episode of The Authentic You Podcast, we're talking about what happens when sensitive, intuitive and neurodivergent women lose touch with their own inner authority — and how to reconnect with the part of you that already knows. Your sensitivity isn't a weakness. Your intuition isn't something you need to override. And your body is constantly giving you information about what is expansive, what is constrictive, what's a YES and what's a NO. But when you're highly sensitive, you can also absorb other people's emotions, expectations, opinions and energy. You can become disconnected from your own truth through people-pleasing, gaslighting, trauma, overthinking or simply taking on too much of the collective noise around you. In this episode, I share my own recent reawakening to my magic — including the moment I realised I hadn't felt fully like myself for a while, and how looking back at an old video reminded me just how connected I once was. We explore: ✨ Why sensitive and neurodivergent people can have such a powerful connection to intuition✨ How to recognise when you've disconnected from your own authority✨ The difference between intuition and the threat response✨ Why sacred space can be essential for sensitive people✨ Energetic boundaries and energetic integrity✨ How people-pleasing can disconnect you from your YES and NO✨ The relationship between sensitivity, trauma and spiritual discernment✨ Why you need to be careful of manipulation and “false light” in spiritual spaces✨ How to start trusting your body again through tiny decisions✨ Why manifestation doesn't have to be about forcing or grasping✨ How to reconnect with your dreams, desires and authentic direction 🎧 Listen now and reconnect with your Sacred YES. #TheAuthenticYouPodcast #Intuition #Manifestation #NeurodivergentWomen #HighlySensitivePerson

  2. Aug 10

    Episode 197:From Burnout to Embodiment: A New Way for Sensitive Women to Lead

    What if your sensitivity isn’t something you need to manage, fix or recover from, but a powerful part of who you are? In this episode of The Authentic You Podcast, Gemma explores feminine embodiment for sensitive and neurodivergent women, and why knowing your Sacred Yes and Sacred No is only the beginning. ✨ In this episode, we explore: • Why your sensitivity can be a superpower • The difference between a “towards” strategy and simply trying to avoid burnout • What feminine embodiment really means — beyond simply taking action • How to recognise and follow your Sacred Yes and Sacred No • Why self-leadership comes before leading others • The connection between trauma healing, somatic practices and embodiment • Moving beyond both toxic hustle and the wounded feminine • Creating sacred space for ideas, intuition and aligned action • How feminine and masculine energy can work together in healthy, supportive ways • Why sensitive and neurodivergent women may need a different approach to leadership and success #SensitiveWomen #NeurodivergentWomen #FeminineEmbodiment #Neurodiversity #SensitiveLeadership #SelfLeadership #TheAuthenticYouPodcast #hsp #audhd

  3. Aug 4

    Episode 196: The Magic of Saying No as a Sensitive or Neurodivergent Woman ✨️ Boundaries, abundance and energy!

    ✨ Your sensitivity is not the problem — it’s your superpower. ✨ In this episode of The Authentic You Podcast, Gemma explores why sensitive and neurodivergent women often feel exhausted, overwhelmed or burned out — and why the answer isn’t to fix yourself, but to honour your unique gifts. Gemma shares her own journey of realising she was using alcohol, social situations and people-pleasing to numb her sensitivity rather than recognising it as a powerful leadership gift. She explores the moment she discovered the power of her Sacred No and how creating boundaries transformed her energy, confidence and ability to lead. In this episode, we explore: 🌿 Why your sensitivity is not the reason you feel exhausted 🌿 How boundaries create more energy, peace and alignment 🌿 The power of your Sacred Yes and Sacred No 🌿 Why sensitive women need a different approach to social connection 🌿 Creating a sacred container for your gifts, creativity and purpose 🌿 The balance between structure and flow — masculine and feminine energy 🌿 How saying no can create space for unexpected opportunities and abundance 🌿 Why your body’s wisdom matters more than forcing yourself to fit in If you are a sensitive, intuitive or neurodivergent woman who has ever felt “too much”, overwhelmed by the world around you, or like you need to become less sensitive to succeed — this episode is for you. Your sensitivity is not something to overcome. It is the gift you are here to lead with. 💛 Connect with Gemma and explore coaching spaces designed for sensitive women ready to embrace their authentic leadership. #SensitiveWomen #NeurodivergentWomen #SensitiveLeadership #Boundaries #BurnoutRecovery #AuthenticLeadership #EnergyAlignment

  4. Jul 28

    Episode 195: Healthy Anger, Boundaries & Discernment | Stop Energy Leaks as a Sensitive Leader

    If you've ever been told you're "too sensitive," struggle with people-pleasing, or find yourself drained by certain relationships, this episode is for you. In today's episode of The Authentic You Podcast, I'm exploring why healthy anger isn't something to fear - it's one of your greatest leadership gifts. We dive into how sensitive women, empaths and neurodivergent leaders often suppress anger for years, and how reclaiming it can transform your confidence, boundaries, business and wellbeing. You'll discover why discernment is the missing piece in protecting your energy, how to recognise the subtle signs that someone or something is no longer in alignment, and why every energy leak impacts your nervous system, creativity and ability to receive abundance. Rather than trying to fix, rescue or awaken everyone around you, you'll learn how to trust your intuition, honour your sacred yes and sacred no, and create healthier relationships that support your growth. In this episode you'll learn: Why healthy anger is essential for healing and authentic leadership How people-pleasing creates hidden energy and money leaks The difference between healthy boundaries and over-explaining yourself Why discernment protects your nervous system and business How to recognise early signs of misalignment before burnout happens Why not everyone is meant to receive your vulnerability Practical ways to protect your energy without guilt If you're ready to stop leaking energy, trust your intuition and lead from a place of authenticity, this conversation will help you step into your next level with greater confidence and clarity. ✨ Ready to deepen this work? Learn more about working with Gemma through the Sensitive Leadership Reset - www.gemmasandwell.com/sensitiveleaderreset.

  5. Jul 21

    Episode 194: Feeling the Weight of the World? How Sensitive Leaders Protect Their Energy & Lead with Purpose

    If you've been feeling emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed or like you're carrying the weight of the world lately, this episode is for you. Even if you avoid the news, your sensitive nervous system is still picking up on collective fear, uncertainty and change. But being highly sensitive isn't a weakness -it's one of your greatest leadership gifts. In this episode of the Authentic You Podcast, Gemma explores the "elephant in the room" how global uncertainty affects sensitive leaders, empaths and neurodivergent entrepreneurs, and how to stay grounded without falling into fear, denial or spiritual bypassing. You'll discover why your sensitivity is designed to guide your purpose rather than overwhelm you, and how strengthening your nervous system allows you to lead with clarity, confidence and authenticity. In this episode, you'll learn: Why sensitive people feel world events more deeplyThe difference between awareness, fear and spiritual bypassingHow to stop absorbing emotions that were never yours to carryWhy your boundaries are one of your greatest leadership toolsHow to recognise your body's Sacred Yes and Sacred NoWhy you don't have to save everyone to make a meaningful impactHow regulating your nervous system unlocks your authentic leadership and abundance If you've ever wondered why everything feels so intense lately, this conversation will help you reconnect with yourself, trust your intuition and remember why you're here. Ready to deepen this work? Gemma has opened the doors to her new Sensitive Leadership Reset - a powerful 1:1 experience designed to help you regulate your nervous system, strengthen your intuition, embody your Sacred Yes and No, and confidently turn your sensitivity into your greatest leadership superpower. Send Gemma a message on social media to find out more.

  6. Jul 14

    Episode 193: Your Sensitivity Is Your Superpower | Stop Fixing & Trust Your Body

    If you've ever been told you're too sensitive, this episode will completely change the way you see yourself. What if your sensitivity isn't something to heal, fix or overcome... but your greatest leadership gift? In this heartfelt episode, Gemma shares her own journey from corporate burnout and years of believing she was broken, to discovering that her sensitivity was never the problem—it was the environments she was forcing herself to stay in. You'll learn why highly sensitive entrepreneurs and leaders are wired differently, how your nervous system is constantly guiding you towards your most aligned life, and why learning to trust your body's wisdom is the key to creating sustainable success, peace and abundance. Drawing on neuroscience, positive psychology and intuitive leadership, this episode explores how to stop gaslighting yourself, honour your sacred yes and sacred no, and finally embrace the gifts you came here to share. In this episode you'll discover: ✨ Why sensitivity is an evolutionary leadership advantage ✨ The difference between self-healing and self-gaslighting ✨ How your nervous system communicates through "white feathers," bricks and dump trucks ✨ Why the right environment changes everything for sensitive entrepreneurs ✨ How self-trust creates confidence, visibility and aligned business growth ✨ Why honouring your body's wisdom is the foundation of receiving more in life and business If you're a sensitive entrepreneur, intuitive leader or empath who knows you're here for more, this episode will help you stop trying to become less sensitive and start leading from the gift you've always had. Join the Sensitive Entrepreneur Community Work with me: www.gemmasandwell.com Connect with me on Instagram - iamgemmasandwell

  7. Jul 7

    Episdoe 192: Your Body Already Knows: Remembering What's Meant for You

    What if your body has been guiding you all along? In this episode, we're exploring what it really means to trust your body's wisdom, honour your deepest yes and no, and release everything that no longer belongs on your path. I share why life has a way of gently nudging us before it asks us to make bigger changes and how learning to listen to those whispers can lead you back to the peace, abundance and authenticity you've been searching for. This isn't about becoming someone new. It's about remembering who you've always been. If you've been feeling the pull towards a different way of living, this conversation is your invitation to trust yourself, soften into what's true, and allow what's meant for you to find you. If you would like to work with Gemma:👇 ⁠www.gemmasandwell.com

  8. Jun 30

    Episode 191: What If You Never Needed Awakening... Only Remembering

    Some conversations don't give you more answers; they simply remind you of what you've always known. In this episode, Lewis and I explore what it means to remember who you are beneath the conditioning, expectations and labels. We talk about authenticity, the courage to think differently, and finding the quiet confidence to trust your own inner knowing. From spirituality and mindfulness to athlete identity, resilience, shadow work and the power of asking "why?", this conversation gently weaves between the practical and the profound. It's a reminder that growth doesn't always have to be loud, and that sometimes the deepest transformation comes from creating space to simply be. If you've ever felt like you don't quite fit into one box, if you've questioned your path, or if you're learning to trust yourself a little more each day, I hope this conversation feels like permission to come home to yourself. You can connect with Lewis and follow his journey on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lewis_condy?_r=1&_t=ZN-97dubvvJ4as

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Gemma is a Cosmic Coach, TEDx speaker and Energy alchemist who enables those she works with to tap into their potential, understand their superpower strengths to create the business and life of their dreams full of joy and flow. After going through anxiety, burnout and 19 years of study in Psychology, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, Coaching, Energy work and becoming a TEDx speaker, she has used these same tools with herself and clients to build heart centred lives and businesses.

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  • Creator
    Gemma Sandwell
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    201
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Gemma Sandwell
  • Show Website
    The Authentic You Podcast